Abby Green

Abby Green.

The 13-year-old ice skater, from Breaston and a student at Friesland School, finished seventh at the British Championships Advanced Novice category and has also earned a place in the UK Talent Potential Squad.

Abby says: "I am coached by Debbie Keeley and train six days a week in the West Midlands and compete nationally for Solihull. I have achieved seven first places, three second places and one third place in the last year.

"I finished finished the 2014-15 season ranked fourth in the UK for Advanced Novice Ladies. And in February was selected to represent Great Britain in Oberstdorf, Germany, at The Bavarian Open finishing in seventh position.

"In November, I will once again be representing GB in Riga, Latvia at The Volvo Cup against skaters from 30 nations.

"Having qualified for the 2015 British Championships due to be held In December, this season's goals include improving on last year's finish in seventh position.

"Subsequently, I will be working towards qualifying for the 2016 British Championships and competing for GB internationally at Junior level (under 19 years)."

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